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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.64, 2,229.92 and 1,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.64, 2,229.92 and 1,280.49 is: 1,770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.64 : 2,229.92 = 1,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.64/2,229.92 = 1,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.64x = 2,229.92 × 1,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.64x = 2,855,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,390.26/1,612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.63

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